Maritime transport is key to global trade and faces the urgent challenge of reducing its emissions in line with climate goals. This session will address the implications of the new global carbon pricing system, the necessary investments in clean technologies, and the impacts on logistics costs. Opportunities for a just transition in the sector will be explored, especially for exporting countries and island states, highlighting mechanisms for international cooperation and strategies for inclusive and competitive decarbonization. The role of technological innovation, port modernization, and climate diplomacy in the transformation of global maritime trade will also be discussed.
